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Serialize and Deserialize Multidimensional Array to JSON

I am using the built-in library JavaScriptSerializer to serialize and deserialize a multidimensional array.

It is stated in the MSDN that A multidimensional array is serialized as a one-dimensional array, and you should use it as a flat array.

I have tried to deserialize it, but kept getting Unable to cast object of type 'System.Double[]' to type 'System.Double[,,]'.

double[, ,] y = serializer.Deserialize<double[, ,]>(jsonMatrix);

Does this mean that i have re-construct it back manually ? If so, any solutions.

Solution

  • If its serializes multi dimension array into flat array then you won't be able to de-serialize it back into multi dimension array.

    Have a look at this thread, one of the solution uses Json.net to serialize and de-serialize multi dimension array.

    How to deseralize json object that contains multidimensional array?